Toria, Kentucky

Toria is an unincorporated community in Adair County, Kentucky, United States. Its elevation is 1040 feet (317 m).

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Toria (trimaran)

Toria was a trimaran sailboat designed by Derek Kelsall and launched in 1966. It was named after Kelsall's daughter.

Achievements

In 1966 Toria won the first RWYC Two-Handed Round Britain Race. It also won fifth place in the solo Atlantic race.

Destruction

In 1976 Toria caught fire during the solo Atlantic race.

Legacy

Toria was the first design by Kelsall, the first foam sandwich constructed trimaran in the world, and is directly credited with igniting French interest in multihull sailing.

Toria led directly to the design of Trifle.

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